Campaign Overview

The goal of the diocesan-wide Called by Name campaign is to identify faithful young men ages 15-30’s who love Christ and the Church and who may be open to the priesthood. Parishioners are invited to submit the names of young men they would like to honor. Men whose names are submitted will receive a letter of recognition from Bishop Byrne, invitations to discernment events, and ongoing support from the Vocation Team.

Campaign Timeline

Late Oct – Parishes receive Called by Name box

• This package will include pew cards, along with hard copies of a sample homily, prayers of the faithful, a pulpit announcement, and bulletin inserts.

Nov 1-2 – Announcement Weekend

• Include Bishop Byrne’s letter in the bulletin and all parish communications (email, Flocknote, social media, etc.)
• Read pulpit announcement at all Masses to introduce Called By Name
• Ensure volunteers or parish staff will place cards in pews at all Masses on Nov 8-9.

Nov 8-9 Called by Name Sunday

• Ensure pew cards are placed in pews at every Mass.
• In the homily, share your vocation story and what you love about being a priest
• At the end of the homily, invite parishioners to submit names, either online or via the pew card
• Include special petitions in the Prayers of the Faithful
• Include bulletin blurb in the bulletin

You will receive a return envelope in the package with your Called By Name pew cards. If for some reason that is misplaced, please mail filled out pew cards to:

• Vianney Vocations: Called By Name Processing
  3425 Bannerman Rd. Suite 105
  Tallahassee, FL 32312